BMW X1 BMW X1 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,209

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $37,855
Base Invoice $34,065 $35,268
Convenience Tier 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium Tier 3,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000  
Driving Assistance Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Convenience Tier 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Premium Tier 2,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 920  
Driving Assistance Package 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 10,400 8,230
Options (change) 9,570 7,116
Destination 995 825
Total Price $47,295 $46,910
Total Invoice $44,630 $43,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year20182012
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,295$46,910
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,295$46,910
Total Invoice$44,630$43,209
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,630$43,209

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,695$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelX1Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length174.8 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height63.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92535%
Total Not Requested174065%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

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